esquivar

This is the 11354th most frequent Spanish word.


esquivar

To dodge or avoid.


Usage: 'Esquivar' as avoiding physical danger with agility.

Él esquivó el golpe que venía hacia él.

He dodged the blow coming towards him.


Usage: 'Esquivar' as avoiding subjects or discussions deliberately.

Siempre trato de esquivar temas políticos en reuniones familiares.

I always try to avoid political topics at family gatherings.


Usage: 'Esquivar' as avoiding a situation or obstacle by finding an alternative path.

Decidimos esquivar el tráfico temprano tomando un camino alternativo.

We decided to bypass the early traffic by taking an alternative route.